From GA to the airlines
Podcast guest Pete Bedell’s path to the big leagues
Airline pilot Pete Bedell comes from an aviation family. His dad flew, his brothers are pilots, and he learned to fly at a young age. A journalism degree and a stint writing full time for AOPA had him firmly on the path to continuing his father’s route of experiencing aviation as a recreational pursuit.
Flight Time
Pete Bedell
A change of heart had him go first to a regional airline, and then on to a major. Bedell’s perspective as GA pilot turned airline pilot is educational for anyone thinking of making the big career change and shooting for the life of a professional pilot.
This conversation is part of the Flight Time series from Hangar Talk, where we revisit some of the most popular interviews for the Flight Training audience.
